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1 Thaler - Maximilian II Emanuel
1694 year| Silver | - | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#36559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned seated figure with child on cloud above arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CLYPEVS OMNIBVS IN TE SPERANTIBVS 1694
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Maximilian II Emanuel, the ruler of Bavaria at the time, wearing a elaborate wig and a crown. The reverse of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Bavaria, which includes a shield with the symbol of the Holy Roman Empire, a double-headed eagle. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, as the Holy Roman Empire was beginning to dissolve and the concept of nation-states was starting to take hold. Despite this, the coin still bears the markings of the old empire, highlighting the complex political landscape of the time.
